New York Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
There’s no question that riding a motorcycle is riskier than driving a car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) says that 5,172 motorcyclists died in crashes during 2017. Bikes are less stable than cars and riders have less protection when facing a collision. That’s why it’s imperative riders take extra precautionary measures to stay …
Motorcyclists face many challenges to remain safe on the road. Avoiding accidents by driving safely and wearing safety equipment can greatly reduce one’s chance of injury or worse. Owning a bike can be a real adventure, as many feel like there is nothing like the open road and the world around you. While you’re …
According to preliminary data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), motorcycle fatalities were down 8.6% in 2017. However, despite the decline in motorcycle deaths across the country, fatalities rose from 119 to 136 in New York. That’s a 14.3% year-over-year increase. Neighboring New Jersey fared even worse, with a 15.9% increase. While the increase …
Most people may think of motorcycle safety as an oxymoron, but the millions of motorcycle enthusiast would disagree. They love the freedom of the wind blowing in their face, the exhilaration of feeling like “flying” through air, feeling more connected to the environment and the adrenaline rush of adventure; and truthfully? A motorcycle has personality …
For motorcycle riders and enthusiasts good weather means time to get out the old hog and hit the road. There are many clubs to join, and events to attend as a rider or admirer, motorcycles can be an amazing hobby! Other than the obvious upsides of the passion, it is a constant challenge and test …
Do You Really Need to Wear that Motorcycle Helmet? If you are a motorcycle rider, you may think that your superior riding skills will keep you upright and on the road, but the occasional crash or accident is inevitable. While many motorcycle accidents may only leave you with minor scrapes and a bruised ego, major …
Motorcyclists face many challenges to remain safe on the road. Avoiding accidents by driving safely and wearing safety equipment can greatly reduce one’s chance of injury or worse. Owning a bike can be a real adventure, as many feel like there is nothing like the open road and the world around you. While you’re …
New York State has some beautiful spring, summer and autumn days in which to enjoy cruising around on a motorcycle. However, motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable to injury and death due to the vehicle’s lack of protection. The latest New York DMV statistics from 2012 reveal that there were 5,052 total non-fatal motorcycle accidents causing personal …
A recent motorcycle accident in which the motorcycle driver was unfortunately killed brought to light the many dangers motorcyclists face every time they get on the road. NYC personal injury lawyers see their fare share of motorcycle accident attorneys cases in the city due to the congestion and failure of car drivers to always respect …
Bike riding in a busy, high-traffic city such as New York City can be an efficient means of travel-but it can also be a very high-risk activity. An accident can happen at any time, but riding at night can be particularly dangerous because of low visibility, and a crash between a car and a bike can …
